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Mallard Ponds Review Letter May 18, 2000 Page 3 of 4 10. 11. Off Street Parking Nodes: Per Staff's request, some additional parking nodes have been identified on the Grading Plan and the Utility Plan. These 32 additional off-street parking spaces should also be incorporated onto the Preliminary Plat. Utility_ Plan and Drainage and Utility._ Easements: The standard 10 foot (5 foot on common property lines) drainage and utility easements have been provided. Per Staff's recommendation, the wetlands on the east boundary of the plat will be encumbered with a drainage and utility easement. Lot Areas: In the absence of updated zoning regulations per the newly drafted Comprehensive Plan, Staff will be utilizing the current 15 unit/acre zoning district, Multiple Residential (MR), as a guideline in establishing performance standards for this proposed PuD. The MR district regulations establish a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet for multi-family structures in a PUD; all of the townhouse lots are at least 3,300 square feet in size. The quad-homes range in size from 2000 square feet to 2700 square feet. Park Dedication: The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed plat on February 10, 2000. Park dedication will consist of a cash payment in the amount of $1,200 per townhouse unit. Landscape Plan: Staffhas reviewed the landscape plan dated February 14, 2000, noting that it meets the minimum requirements provided that the plan addresses the following: 1. The plan should identify which areas will receive irrigation. 2. Tree save fences must be used in all areas with existing trees that are not to be disturbed. 3. Increasing number'of plantings on the north boundary to intensify screening capability. 4. Attention should be given to the landscaping in the rear of the townhome units. 5. The plan should address landscaping in the common areas, private path and around the gazebo. In addition, staff is presuming that the homeowners association or others will be responsible for additional landscaping beyond the "one tree and two shrubs per lot". Also, the developer should consider an additional species or two for the front yard tree for long term disease resistance and variety. Relative to the shrub types, it is noted that spirea and barberrys are typically over used in landscapes. Also of note is that the second item in the shrub key is Black Hills Spruce; this is acknowledged as an error. I I I I I I I I I I ! 1 I I I I I